Will Hodgson

Guide: Washington

Will grew up in Bozeman, Montana, and began climbing in high school under the tutelage of the Junior Mountaineering Team. After graduating, he completed his first Alaskan expedition before relocating to New Hampshire to pursue a degree in Biology and Computer Science at Dartmouth College. In addition to all forms of climbing, he loves chef-ing and playing guitar. Will has also worked as a ski instructor for the past eight winters and maintains a PSIA Level 1 certification.

Take 5 with the Guide

What was your first mountain?
Wilson Peak in Big Sky with my parents and brothers

What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re not guiding?
Eating

What’s always in your snack bag?
One whole baguette

If you could be stuck with anyone (past or present) at base camp for a week, who would you choose?
Robert M. Pirsig

One piece of advice for aspiring mountaineers
Take it slow and enjoy the process! You can’t speedrun experience

Significant Ascents

Denali — 2 expeditions, 1 summit, 1 ski descent
Rainier — 3 routes
Baker — 2 routes
Grand Teton — 3 routes
Mt Stuart, Direct North Ridge rope solo
Forbidden Peak
Numerous ice climbs in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Canadian Rockies, White Mountains, and Quebec
Various alpine ice and mixed routes in the Mt. Blanc massif